March 02, 2018, 11:31:26 AM EST

As of 11:30 a.m. EST Friday, this reports story is no longer being updated. For the latest on the nor'easter, click here.

Damaging winds, coastal flooding and heavy snow will impact the northeastern United States through Friday due to a potent bomb cyclone.

Strong winds will howl across the region and may contribute to power outages from North Carolina to Maine. The strongest winds will likely be along the coast of eastern Massachusetts, where they will reach hurricane-force strength.

The strong onshore winds will lead to substantial coastal flooding and beach erosion in coastal areas.

Winds will not be as strong farther inland but can still contribute to power outages.

The heaviest snow is forecast over much of western New York and northern Pennsylvania, but several inches are possible in and around New York City.

Tydings and US Route 40 Hatem bridges have been closed due to wind. Northbound I-95 traffic is being detoured at Maryland Route 155 and southbound traffic at Maryland Route 222.

11:07 a.m. EST Friday:

Tides are now 2.7 feet above normal in Boston and there are reports of flooding, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Along the north side of New York City, tides are about 2.5 feet above normal.

There are blowout tides at Baltimore Inner Harbor where the tide is about 1 foot below average. Water is being pushed out of the harbor and to the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, according to Sosnowski.

Follow AccuWeather's live broadcast coverage of the nor'easter bringing numerous impacts to the Northeast. We'll have studio updates on the storm every 30 minutes via the Facebook Live post below.

8:54 a.m. EST Friday:

The speed limit on Interstate 90 in Massachusetts has been reduced due to poor weather conditions.

Traffic conditions are also worsening on I-81 near Scranton, Pennsylvania.

This is Interstate 81 southbound in New Milford Twp. Tractor trailers stuck and partially blocking a lane of traffic. Wind is picking up and visibility is getting worse with every mile. @WNEP#pawxpic.twitter.com/tYN0Y5hxFX

Based on a 24-hour pressure change from 29.87 inches to 29.16 inches, the powerful storm slamming the Northeast has officially undergone bombogenesis, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Drivers in New York are also dealing with slick travel conditions. New York State Police warned on Twitter that although roads may appear to be clear, travelers should exercise caution as roads may be slippery.

Slow driving conditions on the roads this morning. This is video of 390 heading past the airport. Take your time this morning and exercise caution on the roads. @News_8pic.twitter.com/qg6rBsR0AF

People commuting to work and school should use extreme caution as power lines and trees may block roads.

3:40 a.m. EST Friday:

Travel is extremely dangerous across interior portions of the Northeast as snow continues to fall at a rapid pace.

A majority of roads across New York state are completely covered with snow, according to 511NY.org.

A majority of roads across New York state are completely covered with snow, as indicated by the pink and red shading. (Image/511NY)

As much as 3 inches of snow have already fallen near Albany, New York, with snow expected to persist through Friday.

2 a.m. EST Friday:

High winds are roaring into the mid-Atlantic, including in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metro areas.

In Kensington, Maryland, which lies just outside of the Capital Beltway, a 100-year-old resident was trapped in a bedroom after a tree fell on their house early Friday morning. According to Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, the person was rescued and transported to an area hospital. There is no word on the extent of their injury.

Wind gusts have reached as high as 54 mph at Dulles International Airport. At Baltimore-Washington International Airport, winds are also picking up, with gusts to 44 mph.

12:45 a.m. EST Friday:

As winds continue to strengthen across the region, the number of power outages are mounting. In Pennsylvania, over 27,000 FirstEnergy Corp customers are without power, with that number expected to grow as gusty winds push across the state through Friday morning.

In southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, as many as 26,000 Appalachian Power customers are in the dark.

11:30 p.m. EST Thursday:

Thundersnow has been reported in Erie, Pennsylvania, with wind gusts as high as 54 mph. There have also been reports of thunder near Buffalo, New York.

As much as 7-9 inches of snow have fallen across southwestern New York, with snow continuing to fall heavily. Portions of the state will be buried by over a foot of snow by the time the storm winds down late Friday. The combination of heavy, wet snow, as well as gusty winds, will weigh down trees and power lines.

Communities and businesses across the northeastern U.S. are bracing for the impacts from the strengthening bomb cyclone.

Over 1,000 flights have already been canceled at airports across the region for Friday, according to FlightStats, with that number likely to rise throughout Friday. People with flights scheduled across the region on Friday should check with their airlines before heading to the airport.

Voluntary evacuations have been issued for Plum Island, Massachusetts, ahead of the potentially historic storm, according to WBZ.

8:45 p.m. EST Thursday:

Power outages are starting to climb across Ohio as winds grow stronger. Sustained winds in Cleveland have been over 20 mph since 5 p.m. EST, with wind gusts occasionally blowing past 40 mph.

The number of outages may continue to climb in Ohio as strong winds continue through Thursday night.

Over 50,000 customers without power in northeast Ohio due to these howling winds--number likely to grow as this heavy, wet snow continues to fall. Cuyahoga County leading the way with 13k, Lake and Lorain counties both with over 9k. #3weather#wkyc#firstenergy#poweroutage

Wind advisories are in effect for areas across the northeastern U.S., including Suffern, New York. AccuWeather meteorologists are projecting winds to gust past 40 mph across much of the region, with some areas close to the coast potentially experiencing wind gusts past 60 mph.

Two powerful storm systems, one strengthening as it takes aim at the Northeast, and the other already pounding the West with heavy snow, can be seen churning in this satellite loop. Head to https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP for the latest on what to expect in your area. pic.twitter.com/fesCS2VowH

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